Toyota cars to get 10 years of free connected safety services

The current lot of new Toyota cars come with a 1-year trial period for Safety Connect, while Lexus cars get a 3-year trial period.

According to media reports, Toyota will be offering long-term trial periods for its 'Safety' and 'Service' Connect systems.

While many companies offer a one or three-year trial period for such services, certain Toyota and Lexus models are said to get an extension. Reports suggest that, starting from 2023, certain Toyota and Lexus models will get a 10-year free trial period for their connected services.

The Safety Connect system offers features like emergency assistance services, roadside assistance, 24-hour automatic collision notification and stolen vehicle locater. While the Service Connect system helps with preventive maintenance. This includes service reminders and vehicle health reports.

The current lot of new Toyota cars come with a 1-year trial period for Safety Connect, while Lexus cars get a 3-year trial period. Once the trial period expires, customers can opt to subscribe for continued service.

The extension on the trial period comes after, Toyota Group Vice President, Steve Basra stated that it is the OEMs duty to provide these systems, without having the customer pay for them, at least initially.

Source: Automotive News